Jordan Ayew to Captain Black Stars Against Sudan in AFCON Qualifiers
- Leicester City striker Jordan Ayew will be captain of the Black Stars for the games against Sudan in the AFCON qualifiers
- The Black Stars will host the Falcons of Sudan on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium
- The former African champions need a win to enhances their chances of qualifying for the competition in Morocco
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Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew will lead the Black Stars in the game between Ghana and Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Ayew was one of the earliest to arrive in camp for the crucial doubleheader against Sudan in October.
With his senior brother, Andre Ayew and his deputies Thomas Partey and Richard Ofori unavailable, the leadership of the team goes to the ex-Crystal Palace man.
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Partey has been the captain of the team in the last four matches, two in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the last two games in September, as reported by Pulse.
Ayew, who has 104 appearances for the Black Stars, is expected to play an inspiring role in both games following his enormous experience with the national team.
The 33-year-old has represented Ghana at several competitions, including the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup, and has 28 goals for the country, per Transfermarkt.
Why Jordan Ayew should be captain?
According to radio presenter and journalist, Jonathan Binzuwa, Ayew has enormous experience to lead the side to victory.
He told Yen.com.gh: "He is one of the players with the most appearances in the national team. In June he was celebrated for getting his 100th cap. He has been with the team since the days of Stephen Appiah through to Asamoah Gyan and his elder brother Andre. He is seen the best and the worse of the team and if there is anyone to rescue us in these difficult moments it will be Ayew.
"Let's not forget what he did in the games against Mali and the Central African Republic, and since the start of the year, he has been Ghana's main goal-scorer. He might be a quite guy but can be inspiring by his play on the pitch."
Okraku blasts Black Stars over poor start
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that president of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Okraku has expressed dissatisfaction over the Black Stars' poor start to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The Black Stars lost their opening game to Angola in Kumasi before sharing the spoils with Niger in their second game in Group F.
Ghana will face Sudan in a two-legged game in October with hopes of securing the maximum points and enhancing their qualification chances.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
